Still Bright raises $18.7M in seed funding led by Material Impact and Breakthrough Energy Ventures to expand operations and development efforts.
Amount Raised
$18.7 Million
Round Type
Seed
NewarkMiningInvestors
Description
Still Bright, a Newark, N.J.-based copper extraction tech developer, raised $18.7M in seed funding. The round was led by Material Impact and Breakthrough Energy Ventures with participation from Azolla Ventures, Fortescue, Impact Science Ventures, and SOSV. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its development efforts. Its RACER technology promises to streamline permitting and unlock a domestic copper supply chain.
Quick answer
Still Bright raised $18.7 Million in a Seed round, dated August 4, 2025. Investors: Sosv, Azolla Ventures, Fortescue, Impact Science Ventures, Material Impact and Breakthrough Energy Ventures. Still Bright is based in Newark, New Jersey, United States.
- How much did Still Bright raise?
- Still Bright raised $18.7 Million in a Seed round on August 4, 2025.
- Who invested in Still Bright?
- Sosv, Azolla Ventures, Fortescue, Impact Science Ventures, Material Impact and Breakthrough Energy Ventures are named as investors in this round.
- What does Still Bright do?
- Still Bright is developing a patented hydrometallurgical process that enables the fastest conversion of concentrated copper ore to refined copper observed to date at room temperature and pressure.
- Where is Still Bright based and how big is it?
- Still Bright is based in Newark, New Jersey, United States.
- Who are the decision-makers at Still Bright?
- Fundz holds 1 contact at Still Bright. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.
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